One of the most elegant bamboos with polished, damson-black mature canes and dark green leaves. The slender arching canes which are dark green for the first two or three years look perfect in a contemporary minimalist garden, particularly if the low-growing foliage is stripped. Although this is not one of the more vigorous and invasive bamboos it is advisable to restrict the roots using a rigid non-perishable barrier to prevent the plant from colonising adjacent plantings.

Garden Care: Plant in a large container or surround the roots with a non-perishable barrier that restricts the plant's spread. Water regularly until established. Bamboos do not like competition so are best planted en masse in a designated area of the garden.

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